Board Meeting

Tentative Agenda

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. APPROVAL OF OPEN SESSION MINUTES                               Documents

• November 10, 2011
• November 29, 2011
• December 14, 2011

III. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

                In accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code section 21.5(1) “c” & “g”, the Board will move into closed session to discuss matters regarding current or possible litigation with counsel, and to discuss proposed investigations.

A. Approval of Closed Session Minutes                                      Documents

• November 10, 2011
• November 29, 2011
• December 14, 2011

B. Formal Complaints                                                               Documents

• Nancy Janssen/alleged use of resources for a political purpose
• Julie Wolbers et al. / alleged use of government resources for a political purpose
• Iowa Federation of Labor et al./alleged failure to report contribution and/ or independent expenditure
• Scott Olson / alleged campaign signs on corporate property
• Tom Slockett/alleged use of government resources for a political purpose

C. Informal Complaints                                                         Documents

• Cathy Coppes/alleged gift from restricted donor
• Referral - Jeffsmith.com hacked & vandalized

D. Investigation Updates                                                               Oral

• Keast et al. (alleged use of government resources for a political purpose)
• Butler County Republican Central Committee (alleged earmarked contribution)

E. Pending Litigation Update                                                         Oral

• Farm Bureau case (conflict of interest)
• Iowa Right to Life case (independent expenditure)       

IV. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

    Review of Discussion in Closed Session and motion(s)

V. NOTICE OF INTENDED ACTION                                        Document

Amend Rule 351-4.44(1) to prohibit contributions by LLC with corporate members

VI. ADVISORY OPINION                                                       Documents

• Nomation petitions circulated in government offices
• Definition of "charitable organization"
• Use of campaign funds to run for a "party office"
• Lieutenant Governor candidate committee

VII. REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OF CIVIL PENALTIES (RULE 351 IAC 4.60)Documents

• COUNTY LOCAL COMMITTEES (Rule 351 IAC 4.59(2))
  • The People for Hearns
  • Lezlie Boetel
  • Eberling Committee
  • Dutcher for Council
  • Carroll Athletic Complex Committee
  • Friends of Iowa Lakes Community College
  • Riverside Pride (multiple reports)
  • Citizens to Elect Sibenaller for Supervisor
  • Jody McDanel for Supervisor
  • Griffith for Treasurer
  • Committee to Re-elect Dean Kaster Supervisor
  • Brock for County Attorney
• COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEES (Rule 351 IAC 4.59(2))
  • Floyd County Republican Central Committee
  • Chickasaw County Republican Central Committee
  • Carroll County Republican Central Committee
  • Wayne County Republican Central Commitee

VIII. ATTRIBUTION NOTICES                                               Document

                For your information only, no action needed.  Remedial notice published regarding lack of/incorrect attribution statement on political material.

• Dorothy Nelson – Avoca

IX. OTHER BUSINESS                                                          Oral

• Legislative Review
• Initial processing of complaints
• Committees who have improperly reported un-itemized contributions
• Video tours by government officials/employees of government property used for express advocacy
• Waiver of Rule 351-4.54 for PACs that don’t meet PAC definition but want to continue as an ongoing entity

X. ADJOURNMENT